The Porsche 911 Carrera Is Ready to Deliver Thrills

The Porsche 911 is known for its thrilling performance and the 911 Carrera is no exception. This vehicle is available in eight different configurations, including both sport coupes and cabriolets, so you can choose whether or not you want to enjoy the wind in your hair while taking advantage of its performance. Those looking for thrills will be more than satisfied with the 911 Carrera thanks to its 370 horsepower and ability to go from zero up to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds. The Porsche 911 Carrera is a true sports car with the choice of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and a 7-speed manual transmission, so you remain in complete control at all times. As a Porsche, the 911 Carrera delivers a premium interior with the latest technology and sound systems in addition to its incredible performance.

Updates to the 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera

The 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera wasn’t a complete redesign, but there were more than enough updates to this model year to make it worth the upgrade. You will notice new taillights in the back along with new headlights in front. Inside, the dashboard touchscreen display is also new. This new display has Apple CarPlay, Google Earth maps, Street View maps, and familiar smartphone controls like pinching and swiping. The change to the 911 Carrera that is getting the most attention, however, is the powertrain. For a while, this model has run on a naturally aspirated flat-6 engine, but the latest version now has a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged one ready to deliver power and performance. This engine gives you 370 horsepower and 331 pound-feet for the base version of the 911 Carrera or 420 horses and 368 pound-feet for the Carrera S. Thanks to the turbocharged nature of the engines this means that the 2017 911 Carrera is also more efficient, up to 12 percent more.

Additionally, all 911 Carreras now comes standard with Porsche Active Suspension Management and active dampers to lower ride height based on your choice through the drive mode selector. This means that if you have the Sport Chrono Package, you can choose from Individual, Sport Plus, Sport, or Normal modes. Take a closer look and you will notice numerous other updates, such +as a newly available rear-wheel-steering apparatus found on the 911 GT3 and Turbo, a front-end suspension-lift feature, slightly wider rear wheels, newly available blind-spot monitoring and post-collision braking, and coasting for adaptive cruise control.

History of the 911 Carrera

The history of the Porsche 911 Carrera is closely tied to the 911; after all, it is simply a variation of this major model. The 911 began as the 901 before the name was changed, since Peugeot had a model of the same name. The concept arrived in 1963 and was a practical, larger variation of the 356 that included extra seats. It began with much less power than today, but has come a long way. In 1973, the G-Series of the 911 arrived, lasting until 1989 and being recognized for its unique styling and tech. The new generation in 1989 was 85 percent new and was the first to offer four-wheel drive, airbags, ABS brakes, and power steering. By 2001, multiple facelifts had occurred and the glass-roofed Targa variant became available. The 2012 Porsche 911 had a longer wheelbase and sleeker profile than its predecessors, closely matching today’s model.

Why Consider Porsche of New Orleans?

With a name like Porsche, drivers expect a certain amount of handling prowess from the turbocharged engine. They expect the interior to be full of premium features, but they are surprised by how economical the Porsche 911 is. Porsche of New Orleans in Louisiana is proud to offer an extensive selection of new, used and certified pre-owned vehicles for your consideration. Our expert team members are happy to answer any of your questions and show you the many available models and their various trims. For those looking for financing, you won’t have to go far with our loan department right here at the dealership. Let our service center take care of your Porsche for life with our certified mechanics available to help with regular maintenance and any surprises along the way. Stop in and we’ll set you up with a test drive today.

About Porsche of New Orleans

As a Porsche owner, you possess a vehicle that exudes style, class and sophistication. Our dealership is one that appreciates the elegance and craftsmanship of this luxury vehicle – down to every intricate detail that sets it apart from all others. Dreamers. Visionaries. Innovators. Visit Porsche of New Orleans in Louisiana to make your selection today. Whether you’re located in New Orleans or driving from an area nearby like Harvey, Marrero or Laplace, LA, we are the perfect place to make your Porsche fantasies a reality. Aside from our premier inventory and excellent customer service, we offer quality Porsche servicing, parts and Tequpiment accessories to help provide an exceptional driving experience. Porsche is our expertise. Our professionals are well trained, knowledgeable and happy to assist you in your search for the vehicle you have always wanted.

New and Used Porsches in New Orleans

Here at Porsche of New Orleans, we offer multiple new Porsche models, ranging from the 911, Boxer, Cayman, Panamera, Macan and Cayenne. Whether your focus is good fuel economy, a spacious interior or horsepower and acceleration, we strive to provide the vehicle that fits your needs and accommodates your lifestyle. We also feature pre-owned vehicles with low mileage rates. You’ll never have to compromise on quality when you are shopping with us because each used Porsche that we offer drives like new. Sound too good to be true? Don’t take our word for it. Visit Porsche of New Orleans today, or contact us when you’re ready to take one for a cruise around Louisiana.

Certified Porsche Technicians

We offer drivers around Harvey and Laplace, LA, Porsche service, Porsche technology and genuine Porsche parts. We want everything to work together perfectly so that you can enjoy the Porsche feeling. Our service technicians are factory trained, Porsche certified and dedicated to providing quality service for your vehicle. Our service team has technicians working for Porsche since 1970. Your Porsche undergoes a thorough examination at the hands of our specialists at every inspection. Need to schedule a service appointment? Book an appointment online or call 504-507-9211 to speak with one of our expert advisors.

Genuine Porsche Parts in New Orleans

No other vehicle is made like a Porsche. Therefore, in case any part of your Porsche should ever need replacing, we recommend that you exclusively make use of genuine Porsche parts. With certain products, you have the option to make use of new parts or genuine Porsche parts which have been reworked and approved by Porsche. These are more economical for you and also help with the preservation of the environment and natural resources since their overhauling consumes less energy and raw materials than new production. These exchange parts are genuine Porsche parts – complete with a 2-year warranty.

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